TM 5-3805-254-20-1
ORGANIZATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING - CONTINUED
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
78. STEERING WHEEL IS HARD TO TURN CLOCKWISE - CONTINUED.
Step 11.
Check U-bolts (1) and shackles (2) for loose, cracked, bent, or broken condi-
tion. Check for missing parts.
a.
If U-bolts (1) and shackles (2) are loose or missing parts, notify
Direct Support Maintenance.
b.
If U-bolts (1) and shackles (2) are cracked, bent, or broken, notify
Direct Support Maintenance.
c.
If U-bolts (1) and shackles (2) are not loose, cracked, bent,
broken or missing parts, go to step 12.
Step 12.
Check springs (3) for cracked, bent, or broken parts. Check that both left and
right sides of vehicle have the same number of leafs.
a.
If springs (3) are cracked, bent, or broken, notify Direct Support
Maintenance.
b.
If springs (3) do not have the same amount of leafs on both left and ¾
right sides, notify Direct Support Maintenance.
c.
If springs (3) are not cracked, bent, or broken, go to step 13.
d.
If springs (3) have the same amount of leafs on both left and right
sides, go to step 13.
Step 13.
Check front axle (4) for loose, cracked, bent, or broken condition.
a.
If front axle (4) is loose, cracked, bent, or broken, notify Direct
Support Maintenance.
b.
If front axle (4) is not loose, cracked, bent, or broken, go to
step 14.
Step 14.
Check right steering gear (5) as follows: Using 1/2-inch, open-end wrench,
unscrew and take out plug (6). Start engine (TM 5-3805-254-10) and allow to
reach operating temperature. Check that hydraulic fluid is being pumped through
right steering gear. Shut down engine (TM 5-3805-254-10). Screw in and
tighten plug (6) using 1/2-inch, open-end wrench.
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